To beat or thrash someone or something, often used in a physical context. verb
The boxer was ready to lam his opponent in the ring.
The teacher warned the students not to lam each other during recess.
To flee or escape, especially from the law or from a dangerous situation. verb
After the robbery, the criminals went on the lam to avoid capture.
The fugitive has been on the lam for several weeks now.
A sudden or hurried escape, often used in the context of evading law enforcement. noun
The suspect made a lam from the crime scene before the police arrived.
He was caught after a week on the lam.